The Miss World Organization completely caves in to Islamic supremacist intimidation, in a groveling, nearly incoherent press release. (Hat tip: Andrew Sullivan.)

Press release from the Miss World Organisation

The Miss World Organisation and all of the Miss World contestants were shocked and deeply saddened by the appalling comments made in the Nigerian Newspaper “This Day” that led to such a tragic loss of life.

Miss World brings together young women who are from many faiths.

The views expressed in this article were offensive to all of us and caused considerable anguish, for all the Miss World contestants, crew and staff.

Our deepest sympathies are extended to all those people who have been affected.

Reports in some British Newspapers claim that Miss World was responsible for this,

This comment was totally and utterly without foundation and it is said that the pen is mightier than the sword, ironically both by the Nigerian Editorial and some British Editorial they can have tragic consequences.

Nobody expects moral clarity from the organizers of a beauty pageant, but this is just amazingly obtuse.